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IN THIS ISSUE: A Gift From...
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Dear PJ Library Families, Long winter nights sure can make us appreciate the miracle of light. Get your hanukkiah (aka menorah) ready for Tuesday evening, Dec. 20, as we begin the Festival of Lights. This year, consider making Hanukkah more meaningful by focusing on the values of energy conservation (think: oil) and family time (think: fun and music). Speaking of music, you will notice that December is CD/DVD month. Visit the webpage of your respective title to learn more about your age group's selection(s). As always, feel free to send me an e-mail at michelle@jfed.org. We would love to hear your thoughts. Each time you look into your children's eyes, may you remember that miracles happen every day. Michelle Tirella Green PJ Books Coming Your Way 
Apples & Honey (Ages 6 mo.–2 years): * Please remember that it takes 8–12 weeks from the time your child is signed up to when s/he receives the first book. Holiday Hints 
8 Ideas for Hanukkah Nights Enrich your family's holiday experience by incorporating a different, fun theme each night. Here are some ideas. Parenting Matters 
Raising Eco-Conscious Kids Hanukkah is a good time to think about energy conservation. Here are some ideas for an eco-friendly holiday with the family. Read the Blogpost Dec 11: Hanukah Festival of Light and Isaac Zones Concert! 
Hanukah Festival of Light and Isaac Zones Concert at the JCC East Bay in Berkeley: Featuring Hanukah for young children with fabulous story teller Miriam Schwartz, stories from The PJ Library, Menorah making, Hanukah-themed arts and crafts projects for the whole family, dreidel games, raffle, and preschool mural rededication. Lots of latkes and other treats to eat! 10am-2pm. Suggested donation: $5 and canned food donation. Hanukah with OHDS! 
This Hanukah come light your imagination with acclaimed storyteller Liora Brosbe Wednesday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m. Liora Brosbe is a formally trained Maggidah, a Jewish Storyteller and teacher. With studies in performance and improvisational theatre, she holds a Master's Degree in Drama Therapy from California Institute for Integral Studies. Liora integrates her passion for Judaism and love of working with families in the programming she does throughout the Bay Area. The event is perfect for children ages 2-6. Milk and cookies will be served. Call Melanie for more details: 510-531-8600 x26. PJ Havdalah at Temple Israel 
January 8, 2012 Bring your kids in their pajamas and join us for Havdalah, and stories, puppets and music with Mimi Greisman, Havdalah craft project and snacks! RSVP to michelle tirella green at: michelle@jfed.org so your child will have a spice box to decorate. Kindergym Playday for under 3s If you have a young crawling baby or a toddler who is jumping off everything, the Kindergym and Toddler classes with Dawn Margolin are for you. Come join us on tons of wonderful play equipment, in a large, well-lit room with other families ready to play together and make new friends. Families of all beliefs are welcome! Children should be under 3 years of age and accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Fee: $10 per family. Please call Dawn at 510-547-7726 if you have any questions. Also, check this website before coming to confirm dates. PJ Gymboree Play and Music® Play Date 
Wednesday, December 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.! Check out the registration link below for details about SPECIAL OFFERS for PJ Families. Gymboree Play and Music® The children have so much fun with the open play, parachute, bubble activities and PJ Library story time. Please contact Michelle Tirella-Green to register at michelle@jfed.org. Click here to visit the Gymboree Play and Music® website. Follow Our Community on Facebook Keep Up to Date with Local PJ Announcements We would love for you to join the conversation on Facebook. Keep up to date with the latest local PJ Library news. Learn about our community’s events and activities. Network with other PJ Library parents. It’s all happening on Facebook!
Spread the Word! You can be our very best ambassadors in sharing the wonderful gift of PJ Library with other families who, like you, will love belonging to the program. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to a friend. Tell them about our Facebook Group. Direct them to our website. Invite them over to your home and show them the books. Let your friends and relatives enjoy all that PJ Library offers to young families. What’s Happening
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